The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has passed on.
His death was announced by his son Jide Iwuanyanwu, in a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri.
Iwuanyanwu, Champion Newspaper publisher, died on Thursday morning at about 11.00 am at 82 years old.
According to the son, “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo state announced the demise of our Patrich Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness. He was aged aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife Lady Princess Iwuanyanwu, many children, and grandchildren including Dr Mrs Nwadiuto Iheakanwa Managing Director, Champion Newspapers. Details of the burial will be announced later by the family after due consultation.”
Also, his first daughter, Dr. Nwadiuto Iheakanwa, reportedly confirmed his passage.
Iwuanyanwu was born on Friday, September 4, 1942 to Pa Bernard Iwuanyanwu and Madam Hulder Iwuanyanwu of Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State
An astute businessman and consummate politician, Iwuanyanwu attended University of Nigeria Nsukka, among other institutions. He was at various times a member of the then All Peoples Party (APP) and later, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was the chairman of Hardel and Enic, a civil construction company.
